Honey Balsamic Chicken with Mozzarella
A delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors, this Honey Balsamic Chicken with Mozzarella is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons balsamic glaze/syrup
- 0.25 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a small bowl, mix the honey and balsamic syrup. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute, then set aside.
- Spread the thinly sliced onion in a 9x13" casserole dish sprayed with cooking spray or olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts on top of the onions.
- Baste the chicken with half of the honey balsamic glaze.
- Season the chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Top each chicken breast with 2-3 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, adjusting time based on the thickness of your chicken breasts.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving.
- When serving, add sautéed onion slices and chopped parsley on top of each chicken breast. Drizzle the remaining honey balsamic glaze over each chicken breast.
- Serve the chicken on its own, over steamed rice, pasta, or roasted potatoes.
Notes
Recipe notes: Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the chicken breasts. Heating the honey and balsamic syrup helps in mixing them easily.